Top Student Employees Honored During National Student Employment Week

(Bradenton, Fla., April 14, 2016) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF),
honored its student employees of the year during ceremonies Monday on the Bradenton
and Venice campuses.

Jonas Nettelroth, State College of Florida Collegiate School, and Margarita Fateyev,
Career Resource Center Venice, were named the Student Employees of the Year for going
above and beyond in representing the school and helping students.

“We are all part of a better college when each individual makes a contribution to
success,” SCF President Dr. Carol Probstfeld said in a statement to the winners. “My
sincere appreciation goes to everyone nominated for maintaining and exceeding the
standards for this award.”

There were seven finalists for student employee of the year at SCF Bradenton and five
finalists working at SCF Venice. The Bradenton finalists were Victoria Acosta, Career
Resource Center; Dominick Christou-Ader, Natural Sciences; Madison Baum, Cashiering;
Darien Evans, Admissions; Christine Lewicki, Admissions and Tony Vongsakhamphouy,
Film and Art, Design and Humanities.

Nettelroth, who has been working at the Collegiate School since September 2014, was
nominated for his work with middle school students and creating a database for textbook
inventory that helps with distribution and reuse of materials, saving the school thousands
of dollars. Nettelroth plans to become a teacher and his joy in working with students
is apparent. He has been called on to help students struggling with math concepts.

“His interaction with these students helped them understand what is needed to be successful,”
according to the nomination letter from Veronica Witkus and Matt Bowman. “It is fun
to see middle schoolers’ confidence boosted just by interacting with him.”

Nettelroth, who is an international student, said he was happy to have an opportunity
to work at SCFCS. He had some hurdles before he was allowed to work in the United
States, but he said he’s glad he got the help and support he needed. He was surprised
at being named the winner.

“It means a lot to me, I have really enjoyed my time here,” he said. “I want to work
in education. This helped me to get insight into what the American school system looks
like and to see the day of a teacher. Being a part of the school team was exciting.”

Fateyev, who has been working at the Venice Career Resource Center since June, immediately
jumped in to learn everything she could about CRC services and resources and how to
reach students. She has taken on the task of letting students know about the services
offered, including formal presentations, and analyzed schedules to determine the best
times for more informal student outreach.

Michele Groves, Career Center Advisor, said Fateyev volunteers to take on projects.
She has given student presentations on the Career Resource Center, getting great feedback
from those in attendance. She also took on the project of scheduling outreach tables
to get information to students.

“Margarita researched the Venice class schedule to determine peak class times and
high traffic locations,” Groves said. “Using the information, she has created a schedule
for the entire spring semester, including topics and resources to include.”

Fateyev said she takes the initiative because she enjoys helping her fellow students.

“I like when students come into the Resource Center uncertain about something or with
a question, and they leave feeling more relieved and knowing about the Resource Center,”
she said. “I feel really honored to be selected for this award, and I hope to set
an example for other student assistants to raise the bar even higher.”

Student employment offers participants the ability to develop skills relevant in any
career and better prepare for the job market upon graduation. Many students are able
to earn a significant portion of their college expenses. The student workforce also
contributes to efficient College operations.

For information, contact Kelly Tippy at tippyk@scf.edu or 941-752-5335.

Margarita Fateyev, Career Resource Center Venice, was honored as the Student Employee
of the Year for SCF Venice.

Jonas Nettelroth (l) received his Student Employee of the Year award for his work
at SCFCS from Dr. Michael Mears, VP of Strategic Initiatives at SCF.